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AI fluency

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AI fluency is a beginner-friendly learning path designed to build confidence and understanding in artificial intelligence. Through a series of practical sessions, learners explore AI fundamentals, generative AI, responsible AI principles, and the real world impact of AI across work, accessibility, and society. The course also introduces Microsoft Copilot, showing how AI tools can support creativity, productivity, and everyday problem solving. Suitable for students, professionals, and leaders alike, AI fluency helps demystify AI and equips learners with the knowledge to engage with AI technologies thoughtfully, responsibly, and effectively.Please note: some of the interfaces described in video tutorials and content may have been updated since this course was first published.  This free course was written by Microsoft. You can experience it as it was originally designed here: AI Fluency

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Acknowledgements
  • Explore AI basics
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 AI history
  • 1.1 AI development timeline
  • 2 What is artificial intelligence
  • 3 Data everywhere
  • 4 Understand machine learning
  • 5 Deep learning
  • 6 Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • 7 AI algorithms
  • 8 AI in action
  • 9 Session assessment
  • 10 Summary
  • Explore Generative AI
  • 1 What is generative AI?
  • 2 AI linguistics
  • 3 Visualise with AI from text to image
  • 4 AI companion in content creation
  • 5 New opportunities with generative AI
  • 6 Create with generative AI
  • 7 Session assessment
  • 8 Summary
  • Explore internet search and beyond
  • 1 The evolution of search
  • 2 How does a search engine work?
  • 3 Reasoning engines
  • 4 A new way to search: Microsoft Copilot
  • 5 Prompt engineering
  • 6 Critical thinking
  • Explore responsible AI
  • 1 Using AI responsibly: Best practices
  • 2 Principles of responsible AI
  • 3 Deepfakes and copyright in AI
  • 4 Human-AI interaction and global implications
  • 5 Session assessment
  • 6 Summary
  • Get started with Microsoft Copilot
  • 1 What is Microsoft Copilot?
  • 2 Navigating Copilot: Setup and account types
  • 3 Step-by-step guide for navigating Copilot
  • 4 Language and accessibility support in Copilot
  • 5 Tips for engaging conversation with Copilot
  • 6 Explore GPT technology
  • Boost your productivity with Microsoft Copilot
  • 1 Bring your ideas to life with Copilot
  • 2 Get time management assistance with Copilot
  • 3 Elevate your job search with Copilot
  • 4 Develop skills with Copilot
  • 5 Analyse images and documents with Copilot
  • 6 Get workplace support with Copilot
  • 7 Boost your productivity with Copilot in Edge
  • 8 Session assessment
  • 9 Summary
  • Explore AI for all
  • 1 The impact of AI on accessibility
  • 2 Impact of AI in job roles
  • 3 AI as an ally for humanitarian action
  • 4 Inclusive AI with Copilot

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